Terra Codex
// the open codex of terraria
// weapon comparison

Purple String vs Red String

Melee weapons · lunar tier
Purple String
Purple String
Melee
DPS with crit: 502
DPS without crit: 456
Red String
Red String
Melee
DPS with crit: 502
DPS without crit: 456

Stat-by-stat

computed
StatPurple StringRed String
Damage190190
Use time25 ticks25 ticks
Crit chance10%10%
Knockback6.56.5
Defense00
Mana cost00
Shoot speed1616
Sells for 2 2

When to use which

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Frequently asked

Which deals more DPS: Purple String or Red String? +

Purple String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Red String averages 501.6 DPS with crit. Both weapons deal equal damage per second on paper.

Are Purple String and Red String from the same progression tier? +

Yes — both belong to the lunar tier.